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June 18, 2019
Published by Michael Parrella on June 18, 2019
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Too often when performing arts facilities are being designed, the design team isn’t hearing enough from the most important voice: the client. No one knows more about the mission and hopes of an organization than those users. Here we discuss why that voice is so important. READ MORE…
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June 18, 2019
Published by Duane Wilson on June 18, 2019
From time to time the ASTC general inquiries line receives a request from a well-meaning person who wants to know how much it costs to build a theatre. This started a bit of a discussion amongst members about the difficulty of such a broad question. R. Duane Wilson will tackle this in a multi-part series. Here’s his introduction to the issue. READ MORE…
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June 18, 2019
Published by Staff on June 18, 2019
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The audience hopes to see magic when they visit a theatre. That magic is the result of many hours of hard work developing and rehearsing a performance. Much of that work occurs in a very important room where artists should be free to work without constraint or distraction. READ MORE…
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June 12, 2019
Published by Peter Scheu on June 12, 2019
By Peter Scheu, ASTC Often overlooked, the requirement that a Fire Safety Curtain remain closed at all times except when the stage and/or auditorium was in […]
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May 16, 2019
Published by Michael Parrella on May 16, 2019
Beverage management systems may also be used because make extensive use of large diameter pipe and these systems are designed with large radius bends to make it easier for users to pull cables. READ MORE
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January 6, 2019
Published by Robert Long on January 6, 2019
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Many theatres and concert halls include “boxes” along the sides of the theatre, typically above the orchestra seating. Why are they useful and desirable? Some thoughts on this important piece of auditorium architecture.
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January 6, 2019
Published by Jack P. Hagler on January 6, 2019
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Despite the attitudes of some purists, food and beverage is an important income stream for many Performing Arts Centers. Both within the performance space and in other public spaces, audiences are expecting options, and at a higher level of quality.
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January 5, 2019
Published by Paul Sanow on January 5, 2019
The first in a series of short, helpful articles unlocking lingo and mysteries of the performing arts. First an easy one; stage directions.
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August 29, 2018
Published by Duane Wilson on August 29, 2018
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Question: What makes scenery so expensive?
Answer: A proscenium frame.
Question: Why?
Answer: Because it must be filled with Scenery.
-James Hull Miller, ASTC
As ASTC celebrates 35 years, member R. Duane Wilson looks back to a founding member and mentor in theatre design. James Hull Miller found a different way to look at performance venues. READ MORE…
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